https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vbac-possible-after-c-section-that-became-infected#post-1097147 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:40:47 +0000 runsyellowlites 1097147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reviewing your records would be the first step. Having your abdominal incision get infected &amp; having scar tissue should not effect the how the uterine incision healed. Second would be finding a provider supportive of the recommendation... alot aren't and often times some will even say they are but then start switching their stance as a moms edd nears (making her feel like she has no other choice but an erc).</p> <p>vbacfacts.com &amp; the Vbac Facts Community group on fb are both fanastic resourses!</p> <p>I myself didn't deal with any infection(s) from my cesarean but there have been plenty of vbac moms in the groups that have &amp; went on to have successful vbacs just fine. Sorry you went through so much with your cesarean, hope you can start finding some good info to answer your questions! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vbac-possible-after-c-section-that-became-infected#post-1097130 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:35:51 +0000 love2lift 1097130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Bees- First time poster but long time lurker!</p> <p>I am jumping WAY ahead of myself here (we are about 1 year out of TTC with secondary fertility issues after 3 years of playing the if it happens, it happens game) but I thought I would begin my journey here with a question that has been on my mind a lot lately.</p> <p>My first pregnancy &amp; delivery with my 10yr old DS was a nightmare. I had hypermesis and was very ill during the first 8 months of my pregnancy- in and out of the hospital like it was my second home. Delivery ended in an emergency C-section as they lost my DS heartbeat- which thankfully ended with a delivery of a perfectly healthy DS. A few days after my c-section, my incision (TMI alert!) busted open from end to end due to an infection. I was down on bedrest for 12 weeks following my delivery and had to be packed with 6 feet of gauze 3x daily. I can honestly say it was an experience I never want to re-live! It was horrifying! </p> <p>Maybe you can understand why I have waited so long to consider a sibling for my DS! :) </p> <p>With that said, of course I will be discussing this with my DR when the time comes- but I am curious if anyone on this board was able to have a successful VBAC after C-section that became infected. I have a lot of scar tissue and have read that this may prevent me from being allowed to attempt a VBAC. I obviously want to do whatever is best for my child when (and if!) the time comes- but I would looooove to think that I could be given the opportunity to attempt a VBAC if possible. </p> <p>Please share your experiences! Thank you!! </p>